God’s good earth and consciousness continues to evolve around us and within us in an ongoing process sometimes called cosmogenesis. This contemplative retreat encourages nurturing love for our sacred Earth community, greening our minds, hearts and Spirit for love of the present and that yet to come. Facilitators: Sister Maureen Wild, SC & Gerry Kelly … Read More!

The more grateful we become, the deeper and faster we get healed. In a healthy marriage when talking about one’s spouse, positive comments will outnumber negative comments five to one. How much we spontaneously give thanks is not only the key to a healthy marriage but also to health of body (optimists live longer than … Read More!

A full day of prayer on the Kateri Land (Natagaama), integrating Catholic and Indigenous ceremony, celebrating the presence and action of the Creator in all of Creation. Facilitator: Kateri Native Ministries. September 7 (7 pm) – September 8 (6 pm)

A directed retreat is made in an environment of silence. You are accompanied by a spiritual director who meets with you each day, listens as you share your prayer experiences and then helps you reflect on them. These meetings, along with your own prayer, will facilitate your journey along the path God is revealing to … Read More!

Welcome to the first Canadian annual Qigong and Daoist retreat of the American based Qigong & Daoist Training Center, Sebastopol, California, USA. Teacher: Shifu Michael Rinaldini This intensive 3-day retreat will be held at the Galilee Centre in Arnprior, Ontario, near Ottawa on the Ottawa River. The Galilee Centre is a holistic, multi-faith spiritual life … Read More!

The Galilee Centre’s Royal Oak tree was planted in 1860 by the then 19-year old Prince Edward of Wales (who later grew up to become Edward VII) during a stop on his tour through Canada. Recently, a large limb fell from this historic tree and was broken into several pieces. To ensure that these fallen … Read More!

This closed session will provide an opportunity for Indigenous Christian elders to gather, to rest and share about faith in their communities. May 21st (9:30 am) – May 22nd (7 pm) Facilitator: Kateri Native Ministries

A two-day prayerful reflection on the Loving presence of God in each one’s journey from doing to being. April 18 (9:30 am) – April 19 (7:00 pm) Facilitator: Dr. Maureen McDonnell Cost: $210 Private, $180 Double, $150 Commuter. To register for this program send in your application form and $50 deposit cheque.

Enter into the Passion and Resurrection of our Lord through the images of Saint John’s Gospel, the thoughts of Japanese novelist Shusaku Endo, the music of Estonian composer Arvo Part and the life of Brother Roger of Taize. March 26th (9:30 am) – March 29th (11 am) Cost: Private $450, Double $390, Commuter $280 Facilitator: … Read More!

How the alchemy of art & Spirituality can help lead the way. Series of Six – Tuesdays, March 6th – April 17th (excluding Easter week), 10 am – 4 pm Facilitator: Vivianne LaRiviere Cost: $280 (lunch and art supplies included) 6 days of reflection in meditation, silence, and deep listening, leisurely hours to do expressive … Read More!